
Gen Squeeze's Hard Truths brings you the untold story about why basic life milestones – like owning a home, raising a family, and living on a habitable planet – are slipping out of reach for younger Canadians and explores how we can make this country work more fairly for all generations. Learn more at www.gensqueeze.ca/
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Mark Carney’s economic plan for Building Canada Strong is a medium-term project but Canadians shouldn’t have to wait years for meaningful financial relief. Generation Squeeze founder, Dr. Paul Kershaw explains how small changes to Canada’s federal bu... more
“Is Canada Failing the Next Generation?” Generation Squeeze founder, Dr. Paul Kershaw joins award-winning lead columnist at the National Observer, Max Fawcett on his podcast Power Lines. This is a replay of that episode. Their conversation sheds lig... more
Government budgets shape how we live – and how we feel. The consequences of government policy choices can be seen in new research on happiness. While, baby boomers remain relatively happy, the average life satisfaction of Canadians under age 30 is in... more
Old Age Security is the largest program expense in the federal budget and is a driving force behind the federal deficit. A new national poll shows 3/4 of Canadians, including seniors, support reform so that benefits are reduced for higher-income hous... more
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What’s the advocacy plan on this OAS revamp? What are our options?
Changing attitudes around density and recognition of one’s privilege is hardly a template for increased affordability.
Toronto and other Canadian cities have already made major zoning changes and billions are being invested. It’s still not enough… it won’t be enough.
There is not enough money available without massive changes in tax and public policy. You criticize government for not being bold. You have not been bold and direct as a podcast. Be practical and direct about solutions... more
This is hands down my favourite podcast. I’ve been sharing episodes with my baby boomer parents to help educate them…they mostly get defensive, and still point fingers that we (millennials) don’t manage our money well. We have a long way to go but research like this, with glaring evidence-based facts, helps our conversations. Please keep it up! I’d love to hear an episode about the impacts of the universal childcare program and the current shortage of daycares and day care providers, along with ... more
Might give it another listen if they bring back Sean Speer
Thanks for all the hard work. Great first episode.
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A policy-forward show that centers on affordability, housing, and intergenerational fairness in Canada. Episodes regularly critique spending priorities, explore reforms to Old Age Security and other subsidies, and propose pragmatic, multi-policy approaches to make housing, childcare, and essential services more affordable without triggering large taxes or deficits. Notable strengths include data-driven policy discussions, guest expertise from professors and policy researchers, and a communications stance that aims to unite generations around shared economic stability. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want actionable ideas for policy reform and for potential guests or sponsors seeking a thoughtful, impact-oriented audience focused ... more
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2. Dr. Paul Kershaw
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